Gov. Pritzker sent a newly formed team of 30 street outreach workers to be deployed to neighborhoods over Memorial Day weekend. The “peacekeepers” will work with community groups to address and deescalate violence.
Champaign’s city council considered funding CVI initiative in May of this year. Unfortunately, agreements were not made at the meeting.
Community groups, Get Connected and Comprehensive Community Solutions, both received grants to be utilized engaging high-risk youth. Story by the City of Rockford
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As the 13-minute film progresses, Ralph carefully connects that singular moment he witnessed in 2004 to the documented history of Chicago police brutality and literal torture of people by notorious city police detective Jon Burge and his “Midnight Crew” of fellow officers. Story by Colin Poitras
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Being an active member of your community is important, especially when it comes to informing yourself on your federal and local representatives. Right now, it’s all about being in the know about the two candidates running for mayor. This week Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas went head-to-head at the UIC Forum to express their plans
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Moderators pressed Johnson about when he described defunding the police as an “actual, real political goal,” while Vallas was asked to explain comments about police being “handcuffed” amid an “utter breakdown of law and order.” Story by Quinn Myers
At the debate at UIC Tuesday, mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said defunding the police is a political goal, but not his goal. Meanwhile, his opponent Paul Vallas denied he had said police were handcuffed and said he wants to restore proactive policing. Story by Emmanuel Camarillo
Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) restores human dignity through hospitality, hope and healing. PBMR serves youth, families and community members that reside in Chicago’s Back of the Yard/New City and Englewood neighborhoods who are impacted by violence and the criminal justice system. PBMR also works directly
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UCAN strives to build strong youth and families through compassionate healing, education and empowerment. UCAN’s promise is to advocate for and provide opportunities that change lives through impactful programs, consistent presence and unrivaled diversity and inclusion. Founded 150 years ago as a Civil War orphanage, UCAN has a long history of creating safe and caring
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